29-year-old William Lirette was jailed in the early hours of Saturday morning after he made his way into the wrong hotel and bit a security guard’s arm. Just before 3 a.m. Lirette entered the Conrad Hotel on West End Ave. and went to the third floor, where he insisted he had a room. Security informed him that he was not a guest at the location, and the two began to fight in the hallway. Metro PD was alerted and arrived to find him and security on the ground, where they had been grappling, and Lirette bit the guard on the arm. Officers discovered a hotel keycard for the Aloft Hotel in Lirette’s pocket. He was transported to booking and charged with criminal trespassing and public intoxication.
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Jon Erickson appears naked and bloody at his mom’s front door, smashes out glass
45-year-old Jon Ritchie Erickson was extremely intoxicated when he appeared naked at the front door of a Jamestown Park residence where his mother lives. He was making a loud commotion, which caught the attention of his mother, Marianne Marshall. She arrived at the front door to find her son naked on the stoop and bleeding profusely. His injuries appear to be from glass, which he had broken from the panes of the front door panel. He fled the area before police arrived, but officers located him nearby. After EMS treated his wounds, Erickson attempted to flee and tensed his muscles up in an unsuccessful effort to not be arrested. Estimated damage to the home, which is owned by Benjamin Richards, was $500.
Jordan Hubbard charged with DUI after 2 a.m. crash in West Nashville
27-year-old Jordan Hubbard was involved in a traffic accident near Charlotte and 25th Ave just after 2 a.m. Saturday. Both parties refused medical attention, and when officers spoke to Hubbard, he admitted to drinking prior to driving. Hubbard stated he consumed one drink, containing mostly rum, at approximately 10 p.m. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests, showing “great signs of impairment,” according to police. He was transported to booking, where he blew a 0.132% BAC on a breathalyzer.
Andrew Irby charged with reckless driving in Porsche 911 on Gallatin Pike
Police say 36-year-old Andrew Irby was driving his 2024 Porsche 911 turbo on Gallatin Pike at an extreme rate of speed. He was observed cutting off multiple vehicles and almost caused numerous accidents due to his reckless driving, according to officers who captured the incident on car-based cameras. Even after lights and sirens were engaged, he traveled nearly a half-mile before police caught up with him due to his excessive speed.
Fox17 Meteorologist Greg Bobos jailed for DUI after late-night crash
35-year-old Fox17 television meteorologist Greg Bobos told police he consumed “a couple of mimosas” before crashing his car at the Kroger on Monroe Street on Christmas Eve. There were no injuries, only property damage, but the other involved individual observed that Bobos may have been impaired. Officers made contact with Bobos and immediately noticed alcohol coming from his breath, along with extremely watery eyes. He admitted to drinking the champagne mimosas and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. Bobos refused a breathalyzer and was taken into custody and transported to booking.
Roman Betancourt-Garcia charged with drag racing on I-24 in Antioch
19-year-old Roman Betancourt-Garcia was speeding on I-24 East, near Antioch Pike, in the late-night hours of November 26th. Officers observed him and a dark-colored Nissan traveling in and out of traffic at 105 miles per hour while racing. A traffic stop was conducted, officers spoke with Betancourt-Garcia, and he advised them he did not have a driver’s license. He was cited for drag racing. Betancourt-Garcia was booked on the citation on December 19th.
Harold Shaw tracked by AirONE after speeding through residential neighborhood in Maxima
25-year-old Harold Shaw was speeding in a residential area on Havenbrook Drive in the late hours of December 14th. Officers observed this and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but Shaw continued to drive off. Aviation units updated officers with his location as he eventually pulled into a driveway on Bell Arbor Drive. He was the only occupant of the Maxima and was taken into custody for evading arrest.
Brian Barrett assaults, spits on, and tackles son to ground during argument
38-year-old Brian Barrett had an altercation with his father, Preston Barrett, on Seifried Street Thursday morning. Preston advised offices that he was on the couch when a verbal argument between him and Brian ensued. He walked to the stairs once they began cursing each other, and Brian stood up, walked over to him, and spit on him. Then, he said Brian charged at him, so he punched him in the face repeatedly in self-defense, fearing for his safety. Brian tackled him to the ground before his mother was able to split up the scuffle. Preston provided video evidence corroborating his story, and they deemed Brian the primary aggressor. He was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Amarion Island assaults girlfriend at Bargain Hunt after cheating confrontation
19-year-old Amarion Island had a domestic disagreement with his girlfriend, Keanna Ashante Otey, at Bargain Hunt on Thursday afternoon. Officers responded and spoke with Otey, who advised them that she and Island drove to Bargain Hunt to shop and began arguing regarding Island’s alleged infidelity. The altercation continued in the store, so she went outside to de-escalate the situation. Then, she said Island started punching her, causing her to fall to the ground and striking her face repeatedly. She threatened to have her brother beat him up. Officers observed the visible injuries she sustained. Island spoke with them and confirmed that an argument occurred. He stated he became angry when she threatened to have someone shoot at his mother’s house, which she denied. Island was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Refat Kaldas assaults wife with metal broomstick
48-year-old Refat Kaldas had a domestic dispute with his wife, Tawadrous Nahed, at Dabbs Court on July 12th. Karam Hanna, a witness, the leader of the church they attend, and translator, advised officers that Kaldas hit Nahed with a metal broomstick, causing a piece of the broom to break on July 9th. Hanna stated that Nahed had sought help from the church for previous domestic incidents, and officers observed discoloration on Nahed’s hand. She did not wish to prosecute, but officers had enough probable cause for an arrest warrant. Kaldas was taken into custody for aggravated assault on December 14th.